Executive Director

Midwest Health•Overland Park, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director manages, directs, and administers the organization in accordance with company policies and procedures, home health care administrator standards of practice, and government regulations, while maintaining quality care for all clients. The role oversees compliance with policies covering patient care, personnel, medical staff, finances, public relations, and building maintenance under broad direction from the Governing Board. The Executive Director also manages staffing and training, monitors workforce competence and residents’ rights, and oversees financial and regulatory compliance. The position requires regular attendance at the worksite and may involve work beyond normal hours, including weekends and holidays when necessary. The Executive Director must be able to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies and perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical activities may include lifting and carrying items, reaching, pushing or pulling, and frequent hand manipulation. The role may require operating an automobile and various games, and working with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, or hostile people.

Requirements

State-issued Operator’s License.
Proficiency with computer skills.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
When assisting residents with lifting or carrying objects in excess of 25 pounds, use a transfer/gait belt or obtain assistance from another employee.
Ability to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people.
Ability to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately for the position.
If required to operate a motor vehicle for business purposes, successful completion of the requirements in the Company’s Motor Vehicles policy.

Responsibilities

Comply with the Community’s personnel, safety, and corporate policies and procedures.
Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity, and maintain the confidentiality of resident and family information.
Review and monitor compliance with policies relating to patient care, personnel, medical staff, financial status, public relations, and building maintenance under the Governing Board’s broad directives.
Explain policies to staff and other concerned parties.
Evaluate and monitor job descriptions and policy and procedure manuals for agency positions, with assistance from the HR Department.
Recruit, interview, and hire for open positions, and complete new-hire orientation.
Meet regularly with department heads and conduct in-service and supervisory training meetings.
Review and monitor workforce competence.
Regularly check financial status and maintain an efficient accounting system.
Help prepare the annual budget and other records as necessary.
Assist department heads with staffing and disciplinary issues.
Monitor personal and staff compliance with residents’ rights.
Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations, including those concerning blood-borne pathogens, infection control, hazardous materials, and fire safety.
Maintain regular worksite attendance.
Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations when necessary.